A complete How-To Guide For the Work-At-Home Industry

Virtual employees or contractors can save companies money in terms of reduced overhead expenses in comparison to onsite employees. However, managing virtual employees also offers a unique set of challenges. Managers often find that their employees or contractors are not fully realizing their potential from the home office and can lose their focus; therefore, many of these same companies are contacting us for help and training in the home office aspects.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any time if we can help your team fully embrace the home office environment through our training programs.

Working from my virtual home office is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family. However, not everyone feels that way. There are some virtual workers that need the everyday office drama, water cooler conversation and feel somewhat isolated from the day to day grind of the traditional brick and mortar job.

I personally have more interaction with people working from my home office than I would if I worked outside of the home. By working virtually, I am able to pick and choose my working relationships. In a traditional office, I would be required to interact with everyone.

Do you need ideas on how to set up your virtual home office?

Check out Melissa’s Book-Your Virtual Home Office Can be a Reality! It has tons of great ideas on setting your work situation and starting that successful journey!

Working from your virtual home office is essentially your business and you should market your business similar to that of a traditional store front. First, get business cards with a catchy slogan. Put your business cards in local businesses for optimum exposure.

Next-Join your local chamber of commerce and become an active member of your community. Whatever your business or industry is, let community organizations know. Many people choose to work with local companies and contractors that they can meet in person.

Do you need help marketing your business?

Check out Chapter 17-Sales and Marketing in Melissa’s Book-Your Virtual Home office Can be a Reality!

Building your work from home resume is a little different than the traditional resume. Working from your virtual home office allows you to add more education and training to your resume.

For example if you become certified in web design or database development, list this on your resume. Work from home is not only a job but your core business. Listing your education and certifications can help land an account or position that normally would not be a consideration for those without the traditional corporate ladder experience.

Check out Melissas Book-Your Virtual Home Office Can Be a Reality!-Chapter 17-Sales and Marketing

When I am working at home in my virtual office, I often struggle with managing my time. It is not always the family or work that causes issues. It can also be the weather, society or general everyday distractions that keep me from performing my best.

Every morning before I start my work day, I sit down and plan my day by priorities. I use a day planner and task journal to keep a visual account of what my goal is for the day. This allows me to know what has to be done for the day and what could be put off to a later day or evening time when the family is in bed or occupied.

How well do you manage your time?

Check out Melissa’s book-Your Virtual Home Office Can Be a Reality! for time management and organization ideas.